About 20 SCA'ers met at Fado's Irish Pub to network and enjoy a variety of tasty munchies. New recruits rubbed elbows with longstanding members in "The Dungeon," a cozy back room of the pub with festive battleaxes and kitschy shackles hanging from the walls as decoration. Despite the intimidating decor, the evening was laid back and friendly, and many business cards were exchanged.

          — Celia Chavez